[Verse 1] You came home tired Grass stains on your knees Said “Dad I tried But I still didn’t succeed” You looked away then Thinking you had failed You didn’t see the way My heart just swelled [Chorus] I’m proud of you My son More than words can ever carry Not for what you’ve done But for the heart you choose to carry Every fall Every fight Every tear you try to hide I’m proud of you My son Just for the way you shine inside [Verse 2] Late night at the table Homework Heavy eyes You said “What if I’m not able To be the man you had in mind?” But I just see a child Braver than he knows Reaching through the dark Where the quiet courage grows [Chorus] I’m proud of you My son More than words can ever carry Not for what you’ve done But for the heart you choose to carry Every fall Every fight Every doubt that shakes your mind I’m proud of you My son Just for the way you shine inside [Bridge] You don’t have to earn A love that’s already yours You can stumble You can turn I’m still standing at your door (yeah) One day you’ll look back And finally understand You were always enough Just by reaching for my hand [Chorus] I’m proud of you My son More than stars could ever measure Not for battles won But for the way you guard your treasure Every laugh Every cry Every time you simply try I’m proud of you My son Till the day I say goodbye [Outro] So when the night feels long And you’re feeling lost and small Hear this simple Steady song I’m proud of you Through it all (mm) I’m proud of you Through it all
